Many thanks to Rochelle @ Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple for orchestrating Friday Fictioneers. The challenge is to write a story based upon a photo prompt, with a beginning, middle, and an end in fewer than 101 words. This is my second time at bat.
Genre: (Flash) Fiction: Romantic Drama
Word count: 100
Steven looked through the window at the next building as he washed dishes. His back was toward her.
Karen quietly picked up the butcher knife from the counter-top and walked toward him, the sharp tip pointed directly at his naked back.
When the point touched his skin, he turned around to face her, carefully took the knife, and slid it into the water.
Karen asked, “I didn’t frighten you?”
“I saw your reflection in the window.”
She slid into his arms. They kissed.
“Besides,” he whispered, “it’s a well-known fact, no man has ever been murdered while doing the dishes.”
Look both ways while doing dishes. Wouldn’t want to miss something.
Mind the gaps and sharp objects.
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Very good story! The ending made me smile.
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Very true, that would be a mistake if she’s found a man that will share the chores!
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Never thought about that. Probably true. I better wash the dishes more often.
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I do. Truth is that I enjoy it.
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I wanted to know more about why she wanted to frighten him, There’s more to this couple than just washing dishes
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🙂
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how can she get rid of a guy who’s willing to wash the dishes? she got it made. 🙂
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Oh, what dark secrets lurk in the kitchens of lovers. 🙂
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I wish you could hear me laughing. One sure way to stay alive, you’re right! Oh so good.
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Everyone has their kinks! Great story, wasn’t sure where it was heading.
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Thank you 😊
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There are those couples who like to prank or tease each other – as long as it ends in a kiss, who are we to judge? Fun one, Bill!
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Glad you liked it, Dale.
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Very much so
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Dear Bill,
Oh, this is subtly sensual. He’s washing dishes shirtless. I can’t help but visualize this. 😉 Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle.
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lol, at least not by their wife or girlfriend…
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Ah! That’s how a man escaped being stabbed by his wife 🙂 🙂 🙂 Lovely little romance!
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Thank you 😊
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She wouldn’ have done it. Would she? I wonder!
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First time for everything though…
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If she did it, then she would have to wash the dishes and clean up the blood.
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A very precarious relationship. Loved the ending.
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Glad you liked it, James.
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Haha love it, very true though
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Good story Bill! It’s a good thing he saw her reflection.
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Thank you.
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Ha, true, she would have at least waited until he was finished. Maybe get the hoovering done too!
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Washing dishes and house cleaning are like life insurance for males. 🙂
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Fun tale. No man has been murdered doing the dishes, but it appears the kitchen has been the start of many problems.
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Right. This prompt has resulted in some interesting stories. So many Man + Woman + Kitchen = Trouble. Thanks for the comment.
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Little did I know the only thing keeping me alive was doing the dishes daily. Thanks for the warning.
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It also makes other women jealous. But it upsets their hubbies. 🙂
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Hahaha Well done! Nice twist 🤣
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Thank you, Laurie.
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He does have a point there.
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Indeed, Sandra. Thanks for the comment.
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